[The teasing goes right over Kamui's head. Why does it always seem to be Tamamo women who make fun of him?]

Sorry, that was rude of me. I'm Shuten.

[Which seems to be taking people by surprise. Folks usually expect someone, uhh, oni-sized and oni-volume, rather than short and unimpressive-looking over here.

But, more importantly, they're on a stakeout now...! This much, he's familiar with: Kamui's discomfort at falling asleep in the open is quickly forgotten in favor of taking their spots, watching, and patiently waiting. At the nudge, he glances back at LB, then squints back out at the strange creature as it shuffles its way across the pavement.]

I don't know. I guess we're going to find out.

[Kamui falls silent as the hahakigami continues on. At last, it notices the sandwich, uttering an inquisitive hum as it circles the food.

In one swift motion, it looks like it's going to swat the yakisoba pan away-- but instead, it... eats it.]

Ah.

[But it is still a broom, and a neat and tidy one, too. Before the yokai continues on, it sweeps away the empty container over to the nearest trash can. It seems perfectly alert, but it's only just finished its meal.]

Now, let's see if it starts to get drowsy...